Short answer: Choose staff augmentation when you lead delivery and need capacity; a dedicated team when you want a partner to deliver continuously; fixed scope when the deliverable is clear. For six-month builds, a common pattern is a fixed first slice followed by a dedicated or augmented team.
| Staff augmentation | Dedicated team | Fixed scope | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who leads | You | Partner lead + you | Partner |
| Delivery risk | You | Shared | Partner |
| Flexibility | Highest | High | Low |
| Pricing | Day rate (€450) | Monthly (from €7,000) | Fixed (from €9,500) |
| Best when | Strong internal lead | Product needs continuity | Clear, bounded scope |
A practical six-month pattern
1. Weeks 1–4: fixed-price first slice to prove the team.
2. Months 2–5: dedicated or augmented team on monthly terms.
3. Month 6: handover, documentation, scale down.
See team augmentation in Romania: best providers and renting a development team.
Next step
Related services: staff augmentation, nearshore development centre, nearshore outsourcing and engagement models. Case studies: CodCheck, Foi Parcurs Online and an AI voice agent for a hospitality group.
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Frequently asked
Which model is most flexible?
Staff or team augmentation on monthly terms — you add or remove people as the plan changes.
Which model carries the least risk for the client?
Fixed scope, because the partner carries the delivery risk — but only when the scope is genuinely clear.